Published November 19. 2025 11:46PM
It was a day for veterans at the aptly named Parkland School District’s Veterans Memorial Elementary School, 250 Twin Ponds Road, Breinigsville, Nov. 9.
The multipurpose room was filled with veterans from all services, family members and cheering students.
Keynote speaker was state Rep. Gary Day, R-187th.
His message was one of support for active duty members of the United States Military and veterans.
During the program, members of each class recited poetry, patriotic messages and performed musical renditions.
Members of the Parkland High School marching band provided a variety of numbers including “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Following the program, veterans were invited to join each other for light refreshments.
Principal Karen Dopera was the master of ceremonies.
Greeting the visitors was “Decker” a goldendoodle service dog providing companionship to veteran Army Sgt. Patrick Mount.
“Decker’s” name was chosen in remembrance of Army Spc. Cory Decker who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from his deployments.
PRESS PHOTO BY LOU WHEELANDVeterans Memorial Elementary School music teacher Christine Lerew talks with Tails of Valor Founder and Executive Officer Heather Lloyd before the Veterans Day program at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, 250 Twin Ponds Road, Breinigsville, Nov. 9. Former Army Sgt. Patrick Mount and his support dog “Decker” meet veterans as they enter the school.
Former Marine PFC Michael Ryan shows his respect for his fellow veterans during the Veterans Day program at Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
Drum Major Andrew Rivera lead members of the Parkland High School Marching Band in patriotic music during the Veterans Day program.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School Principal Karen Dopera is the master of ceremonies for the Veterans Day program.
Students Tyler Heckman and Tiana Diamond read “The Uniform” during the Veterans Day program.
State Rep. Gary Day, R-187th, is the keynote speaker at the Veterans Day program at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Nov. 9.
The Veterans Memorial Elementary School Woodwind Ensemble, including: Camryn Walker Achenzie (vocal soloist), Ryan Walker, Ian Musheno, Sash Scarpero, Reagan Fanslau, Evelyn Mimms and Hamiska Keerthi perform “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” during the Veterans Day program.
Camryn Walker Achenzie (vocal soloist) performs “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” during the Veterans Day program.
